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Microsoft Surface Pro
128 GBLG G Pad 8.0
V480| Global Score | |
| 63.2 | 58.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | LG |
| Windows 8 Pro | Android 5.0, 4.4.2 |
| 2012-06-18 | -- |
| 10.81 x 6.81 x 0.53 inches | 8.30 x 4.89 x 0.39 inches |
| 32.00 ounces | 12.06 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue, Orange and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 509.00 | $ 105.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.6 inches | 8 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 800 x 1280 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 208 pixels per inch | 189 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 8926 chipset |
| Intel Core i5-3317U (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 MHz) GPU | Adreno 305 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.82 | 8.37 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 6.16 |
| Camera | |
| 1.00 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (29 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| 2.4 | 3 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | 4200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 6.08 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
Microsoft Surface Pro is a little bit better than LG G Pad 8.0, getting a overall score of 63.2 against 58.6. The Microsoft Surface Pro works with Windows 8 Pro operating system, while LG G Pad 8.0 has Android 5.0 operating system. Despite being the best in this comparison, the Microsoft Surface Pro is a much thicker and way heavier tablet than the LG G Pad 8.0.
Microsoft Surface Pro has a little bit better hardware performance than LG G Pad 8.0, because although it has a lower number of cores (but faster), it also counts with more RAM and a much better graphics processing unit. LG G Pad 8.0 counts with just a bit better looking screen than Microsoft Surface Pro, although it has a little worse screen density, a way smaller screen and a lot worse resolution of 1280 x 800.
The Microsoft Surface Pro counts with a superior memory for games and applications than LG G Pad 8.0, because although it has no external memory card slot, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. The LG G Pad 8.0 has a very superior battery life than Microsoft Surface Pro. LG G Pad 8.0 counts with a better camera than Microsoft Surface Pro, because it has a camera in the back with a lot better 5 megapixels resolution and a much better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality.
Although Microsoft Surface Pro is a better device, it is way more expensive than the LG G Pad 8.0, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the LG G Pad 8.0. So if you want that extra specs, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Pro, otherwise you can save some dollars and buy the LG G Pad 8.0, letting go some features and specifications.
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